New YT Decoy Questions

[Astom22]

I placed my order for a 2020 Decoy base, now I'm wondering what I can do while I await delivery. I have pedals ordered, I'm contemplating an invis-a-shield kit, but have no clue what app I should download for the bike. (Android)

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[filotnie]

App for Esteps motor - etube. You can try also e-tube ride

 

[MTB_MIKE]

I would get a tire insert for the rear tire like a Cushcore or Vittoria Airliner. It protects the rear wheel from dings but also reduces the air volume a bit so the bike won’t bounce around too much on the rowdy stuff. It makes my 2.8” tire feel more like a 2.5” tire but you retain all the traction. My BB measured 338mm with a 170mm fork up front. It’s pretty damn low so mabe some crank boots or possibly shorter 155mm Miranda cranks (33-36 Euros) is a good idea depending on your trails.
Paint protection is a must. I just used cheap 2” and 4” wide helicopter tape and cut it to size. Cheap and took under an hour. If it gets scratched or starts peeling, it takes a couple minutes to peel and reapply.
Last thing is to check your suspension and get it dialed. My Decoy Base came with a Yari fork and 4 volume spacers installed which is way too much. It works better with 1 or zero IMO.
The shimano app is finicky. The motor is set by default to eco Low, trail Low, Boost High. I Changed mine to eco high, trail medium, and boost high. You will suffer in Eco Low, its worse than an acoustic bike

 

[Astom22]

I would get a tire insert for the rear tire like a Cushcore or Vittoria Airliner. It protects the rear wheel from dings but also reduces the air volume a bit so the bike won’t bounce around too much on the rowdy stuff. It makes my 2.8” tire feel more like a 2.5” tire but you retain all the traction. My BB measured 338mm with a 170mm fork up front. It’s pretty damn low so mabe some crank boots or possibly shorter 155mm Miranda cranks (33-36 Euros) is a good idea depending on your trails.
Paint protection is a must. I just used cheap 2” and 4” wide helicopter tape and cut it to size. Cheap and took under an hour. If it gets scratched or starts peeling, it takes a couple minutes to peel and reapply.
Last thing is to check your suspension and get it dialed. My Decoy Base came with a Yari fork and 4 volume spacers installed which is way too much. It works better with 1 or zero IMO.
The shimano app is finicky. The motor is set by default to eco Low, trail Low, Boost High. I Changed mine to eco high, trail medium, and boost high. You will suffer in Eco Low, its worse than an acoustic bike

Where all do you apply the tape? I thought about buying a frame protection kit, but the price after buying the bike and some accessories was a little high.

 

[MTB_MIKE]

Where all do you apply the tape? I thought about buying a frame protection kit, but the price after buying the bike and some accessories was a little high.

Amazon sells them pretty cheap

 

[Astom22]

Amazon sells them pretty cheap

I bought a roll of tape to apply in all the spots that will get the most abuse. Plus for $15, I got enough to do my old bike and my daughter's bike too.

I was referring to the precut kits that are priced in the $100's.

 

[Brocstar]

I placed my order for a 2020 Decoy base, now I'm wondering what I can do while I await delivery. I have pedals ordered, I'm contemplating an invis-a-shield kit, but have no clue what app I should download for the bike. (Android)

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I just ordered my Decoy yesterday and contemplating the sizing but first question. Does it come with pedals ?? I am 5'10 inches and ordered the Large. What is your size and what bike did you get ?

 

[jk-]

I just ordered my Decoy yesterday and contemplating the sizing but first question. Does it come with pedals ?? I am 5'10 inches and ordered the Large. What is your size and what bike did you get ?

I can't remember if mine did come with pedals or not,. Think it might of been some cheap plastic ones. Most direct consumer bike brands you always have to buy pedals.

I'm 5'11 and ride a large.

 

[Brocstar]

I can't remember if mine did come with pedals or not,. Think it might of been some cheap plastic ones. Most direct consumer bike brands you always have to buy pedals.

I'm 5'11 and ride a large.

Okay great.... I guess I will be fine with a large at 5'10.7 ... Still going to head to OC and ride the large and xl. Any recs on good flats ? Its been a while since I bought myself a bike or bike parts. Lol

 

[jk-]

Any recs on good flats ?

Flat pedals right ? I run DMR vaults on my normal and Crank Brothers Stamp 7 on my Decoy. Both I find to be good.

 

[Brocstar]

Yes flats. Thanks

 

[Sam233]

Be careful with new Parts on E-Bikes. Better ask YT first. If you change Parts, like Brakes, in Germany they say no way. Even other tire brands is not allowed

 

[Brocstar]

Be careful with new Parts on E-Bikes. Better ask YT first. If you change Parts, like Brakes, in Germany they say no way. Even other tire brands is not allowed

Whats wrong with changing pedals or brakes?

 

[Sam233]

Whats wrong with changing pedals or brakes?

Brake change effects the YT guarantee. I was shocked after i send the bike with other brakes installed to YT. Maybe it depends on the law where you live. Pedals i dont know

 

[jk-]

I've changed the fork, shock and brakes. It did say changing the shock voids warranty, I am not that bothered just keep everything you take off. If you need to send the bike back just put all the old stuff back on.

 

[rondre3000]

Brake change effects the YT guarantee. I was shocked after i send the bike with other brakes installed to YT. Maybe it depends on the law where you live. Pedals i dont know

Not sure where you're from, but I have a hard time believing something like a frame warranty would be disputed because you changed the brakes off your bike. Please let us know your source for brake changes effecting the YT guarantee?

 

[Sam233]

Not sure where you're from, but I have a hard time believing something like a frame warranty would be disputed because you changed the brakes off your bike. Please let us know your source for brake changes effecting the YT guarantee?

I was told to swap to orignal parts before i send it in plus he told me i got problems with insurance in case of an accident. An after i asked witch parts im allowed to swap via mail he send me this link (german): https://www.zedler.de/files/kunde/n...teiletausch_E-Bike_25_Stand-08-05-2018_DE.pdf

But good point about the frame, maybe it effects only the gurantee of the brakes. I have to clear it out

 

[rondre3000]

I was told to swap to orignal parts before i send it in plus he told me i got problems with insurance in case of an accident. An after i asked witch parts im allowed to swap via mail he send me this link (german): https://www.zedler.de/files/kunde/n...teiletausch_E-Bike_25_Stand-08-05-2018_DE.pdf

But good point about the frame, maybe it effects only the gurantee of the brakes. I have to clear it out

Ahhh OK. I'm from the US so it may be different in other countries. Hope it all works out for you. Cheers!